Enjoying an Allotment

One of the great joys of an allotment is spending time there, and feeling the pleasure of your own personal retreat from everyday life. It is also great meeting people at the plots and talking to them; about life, how things are growing and simply enjoying a shared sense of the earth. Slowly but surely, my allotment partner and I are getting our plot into shape. There are still swathes covered in weeds but there are also areas planted up with tomatoes, leeks, beetroot, lettuce, onions, shallots and courgettes. Many of the other gardeners at the allotments in Newtownards are beginners like us, others have years of experience which they are very willing to share. It is also reassuring to see that even the experts get problems with cabbage fly. If you have any advice, guidance, or tips for amateur vegetable gardners - Please post it here.